Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters runs helicopter and airplane tours over the Grand Canyon. The website says it has flown guests on daily tours since 1965. It describes itself as the largest and most experienced Grand Canyon helicopter tour company in the world.

Tours leave from Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon West Rim, Page in Arizona, and Phoenix and Scottsdale. Page tours include Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Most tours run 365 days a year. Tours from Page and the South Rim do not run on Christmas Day.

Listed tours include the Strip Highlights Night Flight, the Grand Celebration, the Grand Canyon Deluxe with Hummer, the Grand Canyon West Freedom Tour, the North Canyon Tour, and the Grand Discovery Air Tour. The site also lists Skywalk visits, canyon floor landings, and multi day charter tours with overnight stays.

The company offers private flights, where the whole aircraft is reserved for one group. It also offers wedding and proposal flights, group charters, and large group events. The website says the company is certified to fly the entire Grand Canyon.

Papillon has three exclusive landing sites on the canyon floor, on Hualapai and Navajo Nation lands. The website says these sites give guests an experience that no other tour company offers. Tours are designed to give guests maximum flight time to see the wilderness and scenic attractions.

The helicopters are EC130s. The website says the fleet has oversized windows and onboard upgrades developed by the company. It also says EC130 cabins have 23 percent more space, which suits larger or taller guests. Airplane tours use a Twin Otter.

Reservations are open from 8 AM to 8 PM Pacific time, seven days a week. Guests must reconfirm their tour 24 to 48 hours ahead. Tours can be changed or cancelled without penalty up to 72 hours before departure. The site lists lockers at the Boulder City, Nevada terminal for personal items.

Services

• Grand Canyon helicopter tours
• Grand Canyon airplane tours
• Strip Highlights night flight
• Grand Canyon West Freedom Tour
• Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend tours
• Private flights
• Charter experiences
• Weddings and proposals
• Group charters
• Hummer tours